Column: off the record..., vol. 14-632

Those who subscribe to the premium TV channel Cinemax might have already seen the buzzworthy new show, The Knick. The Steven Soderbergh-directed, Clive Owen-starring drama centers around New York’s Knickerbocker Hospital in 1900. Inspired by a real doctor from that period, the main character, Dr. Thackeray (played by Owen), is a cutting-edge surgeon with a personal drug problem. One of the most important people in his world is a naïve young nurse named Lucy from West Virginia. She’s played by Eve Hewson, the youngest daughter of Bono and Ali.

Trained in theater at NYU, Hewson has been acting since 2008, most notably appearing in last year’s critically acclaimed independent film Enough Said, where she played the late James Gandolfini’s daughter.

In various media interviews about the new show, Hewson confirmed her parents are supportive (though they were first hesitant) about her acting career; danced on stage with Jimmy Fallon; confessed to prank-calling Justin Timberlake when she was 11; and identified “Discotheque” as her favorite U2 song.

After viewing the first two episodes of The Knick, I think it’s safe to assume that Hewson has a bright career ahead of her, and it’s great to see her following her own path to stardom.

Last week brought the sad news of Robin Williams passing. Williams will be remembered for his Oscar-winning acting career, legendary stand-up routines and charity work, which spanned four decades.

U2 fans might also remember him as Bono’s most famous twin. The two were often cited as look-alikes, as Williams noted in a 2011 interview. He also had fun with one of Bono’s concert habits from the past in this comedy clip.

Rest in peace, Robin.

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